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1964 - Hawkins protests at the YMCA

Event Date: 
May 13, 1964
Event Type: 
Turbulent Times 1960-1979

May 13, 1964 - Charlotte minister and dentist Reginald Hawkins starts a protest at the YMCA, which excludes blacks from its membership. After protests and lawsuits, the YMCA board changes its policy.